Diaz has been conquering non-ranked competition for years, and the fact he hasn't faced a legitimate wrestler since leaving the UFC brings cause for concern. With those things on the table, we have to look at the other side of this business in considering his claim to a title shot — the entertainment factor.

While Nick Diaz has proven to be a promotional nightmare at times, there is no denying the excitement he brings when the cage door closes. Diaz may not always show up for the media obligations attached to his upcoming fight, but rest assured, when it's time to fight, he's throwing smoke and looking to end the fight.

The argument that Diaz deserved an immediate title shot based on the strength of what he'd done is Strikeforce is horribly flawed.

I can see giving him the shot because you only have one opportunity to make a champion vs. champion bout, but trying to say that beating the collection of mediocre competitors he faced in Strikeforce somehow merited a shot at the belt is ridiculous.

Diaz has beaten one quality welterweight in almost two years, Paul Daley, and he's not even a top 25 guy right now. Everyone else dating back to his welterweight championship tilt at Strikeforce: Miami fell somewhere between average and being an average lightweight.he fight.

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Daley not a top 25 guy? Let's not go crazy. He was able to hold is own in the UFC and even received a #1 contender match not long ago. He is one of the most explosive and powerful WW's in the sport. He's not as well rounded as he needs to be but how many WW's out of the top 10-15 are?

Easily Yes!Fitch? C'mon.he's never been a champ, and couldn't beat GSP or BJ.And who did he beat that was so great that he deserved his shot in the first place? Fact is, he beat everyone he faced for 9 or so straight fights....Nick is a Champion and has done better in terms of win streak.

How can anyone who has followed mma for a while now not argue that he does deserve the title shot. He is one of the top fighters in his division IMO. Like him or hate him he is there to fight and win, not be a entertainer and he does just that.... He fights and wins. He has had a long career and beat many top level fighters.

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